Ward Clerk Transcriber

1 day ago

Harbor City, CA, United States Kaiser Permanente Full-time
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating the administrative activities of the nursing unit. May be assigned to cover multiple units per Medical Center protocol. Essential Responsibilities:
  • Processes, transfers and discharges using the Admit-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) system in the electronic medical record, including event management.
  • Answers and appropriately routes internal and external telephone calls.
  • Orders materials and supplies for the unit.  As needed, per Unit, collects equipment and medication.
  • Answers call system; follows up with the nurse, patient and/or family as appropriate.
  • Makes follow-up appointments for patients as necessary.
  • In conjunction with Discharge Coordinator, organizes transfers to skilled nursing facilities, including printing relevant sections of the patient chart.
  • Prepares discharge packets and other documents for patients.
  • Maintains the units business equipment, including maintaining appropriately charged wireless carts. Arranges for special maintenance or repair of the units business equipment.
  • Updates the units white board.
  • Maintains the Minimum Medical record.
  • Assists unit personnel in the use of the electronic medical record and other systems; may act as the unit resource for computer-related issues.
  • Acts as greeter for the unit, greeting new patients and their families.
  • Coordinates discharge times, contacts family members with pending discharge times, assists and facilitates a timely discharge when the patient is ready.
  • Initiates units downtime procedures when necessary.
  • Communicates with other units/departments.
  • May support Environmental Services in the data entry into the ADT system the status of clean and dirty beds.
  • May help to facilitate co-pay collections by communicating with the Admitting office when family members are present on the unit, relaying information to Admitting or to the patient/family, etc.
  • In certain circumstances assists with other unit duties such as collecting meal trays, taking specimens (i.e. blood) to the lab, etc.
  • Participates in hourly rounding to promote service excellence.
  • May cross train as a receptionist: (ED only).
  • Will have to float to other departments as needed.
  • Provide mgmt or hospital Bed Coordinator with updates on open beds.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: 
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  • Compliance Accountability: 
  • Competencies: The Ward Clerk Transcriber demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.
  • Leadership Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
  • Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
  • Identifies and supports new ideas.
  • Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
  • Participates in problem identification and resolution.
  • Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member resolution.
  • Prioritizes work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignments.
  • Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
  • Documentation Accurately and promptly transcribes physician orders as evidenced by updated department forms and active orders within specific time frame according to standard.
  • Order transcription is legible, dated, and timed.
  • Assists in maintaining an accurate and up-to-date medical record.
  • Identifies and reports incomplete findings.
  • Maintains medical records in appropriate order and readily available, assembles and disassembles charts as needed.
  • The Ward Clerk Transcriber demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors.
  • Clinical Outcomes Applies standard precautions.
  • Keeps a safe environment for self and others.
  • Responds to stat requests.
  • Utilizes computer systems and communication equipment effectively and efficiently.
  • Assures availability of pertinent information, i.e., outpatient charts, other hospital records, etc.
  • Call or fax prescriptions into pharmacy.
  • Assures accurate census by inputting admission, discharge, and transfers in a timely manner and before deadlines.
  • Schedules tests and coordinates patient care activities in collaboration with the RN and other departments to assure timely and appropriate action.
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